Rebuilding engine- Need advice (and to vent)

Things like a carb change and such are easily changed back,'and couldn't possibly hurt the value!! You're not selling so its a non issue. Do what makes the most sense for your drivability, and like you mentioned above box up the original carb for safe keeping!!

Unless you're entering it in concours judged class, bolt on changes to increase performance are A-OK!! Or, you can just trade it to me for my GTX and ill take the heat from the concours crowd!! Just a thought!!!LOL!! Geof